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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 24, 1943

Page

4

Manjimup School Notes and War Bond Update

Picture tickets last week were awarded to senior room Mr Mack Teg Gundy best test Tony Sandem. A further 16/T was added to any effort for a war bond in the fourth Liberty Loan by last week's Penny Chain. The following amounts were received: Mrs Neil 4/8 Mrs Mouritsz 4/ Miss Coek 3/84 Mr Mack 2/ Miss Clover 2/2 A sum of £2/15 has now been raised for this cause. Trecently weather conditions have prevented much work being done in the vegetable gardens. There are many swedes for gale. Books suitable for school libraries are very difficult to obtain. If anybody has unwanted books a donation would be gratefully received.

Mr. Mack Teg Gundy Tony Sandem Glen Johnston Miss Coelli Stan Langford Mourits Neil Gandy Neil Margaret Stawell Miss Clover Valentine Bishop Mouritsz Miss Coek Henderson V. CO. Chidgrey Nin Rou Asplin Chidgrey Hoard Act On Appeal Uljem IT. W. Meteher Hoverup Lemmon Hark Australian Comforts Fund Moore Road Board Perth Messrs Taron- Hay Fernie Dumas Davidson Nemmon House of Representatives Prowse Grey-Smth Boyne Bridge Kent Grey-Smith Abel's Road Farleigh T. Flearn Hack C. Moulton Eastcott L. Treasure Membes

Stroke Competition Results From Pemberton Indies Meet

Indies event at Pemberton featured multiple stroke rounds with winners Mrs Fuge 51-13-36 on Thursday and F Goddard 49-11-38 on Sunday. Additional scores and nonreturners listed for both women and men including Cooper Bloor Sur and many others amid weather and wind impacting attendance.

Fuge Brown Rann F. Goddard Rowberry Bloor Inr Evans Knowles Elliott Cooper Clayster Hoar Deadman Bloor Hanley Barrett Bloor Sur Carn Miss Carn Smith Roby Deadman Bloor Jnr W. Rann Tharrett Davis Winch Green King Langley

Weather in Pemberton Brings Strong Winds and Cold Spell

Last week saw boisterous winds in Pemberton with heavy rainfall totals. Current conditions are very cold and brisk, reflecting a sharp change in the weather.

Pemberton School Plans Concert and Market Events

Preparations for a December 11 school concert are in full swing with plays sketches rhythm folk dancing and singing. Parents meet to approve playground add ons and library sporting materials while a popular aeroplane competition funds the school. A Parents Day Oct 8 and a Paddy's Market will also be held.

Pemberton

Church of England Service Schedule at St Paul’s Bridgetown

The notice lists services at St Paul’s Bridgetown on Sunday September 26, 1942. Eight in morning Holy Communion and ten in Sunday School. Worship includes sung Eucharist and sermon at noon, Evensong and sermon at five pm.

Church OF England ST. Paul's Bridgetown

Methodist Church Bridgetown Schedule Read

Bridgetown services listed for September 26 with times at 11 a.m. 7 30 p.m. and 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 30 p.m. in towns including Mayanup Greenbushes Nannup Mill and Nannuup Mill. Rev H W Farmar Mr Mack Mr Tt Thone and others noted as speakers or leaders.

Methodist Cchurce Bridgetown Mayanup Boyup Brook Greenbushes H. W. Farmar Kk Tt Thone Nannuop

Full Gospel Church Pemberton Sunday Schedule

The Full Gospel Church of Pemberton lists services for Sunday and weekday meetings. Breaking of Bread at 11 am, Sunday School at 4 15 pm, Gospel Service later, plus Tuesday Fellowship and Friday Prayer Meeting led by Pastor W H Periera.

W. H. Periera

Bridgetown Defeats Deanmill In Hockey Tilt

Bridgetown women upset Deanmill 2 1 in a Sunday match at Bridgetown Recreation. Joan Wilkins scored both Bridgetown goals as the underdogs showed strong form and may challenge for premiership honours.

Bridgetown

Semi Finals Set for Jardee and Bridgetown Sunday

Next Sunday matches determine two semi final winners at Jardee with Jardee facing Bridgetown and Manjimup meeting Deanmill.

Jardee Bridgetown Manjimup Deanmill

Bridgetown Defeats Manjimup In Fast Show Grounds Match

Bridgetown footballers defeated a Manjimup combination in a fast and exciting game at Bridgetown Show Grounds. Moderate crowd attended. Red Cross ladies served afternoon tea and collected £2 3s 6d.

Bridgetown Show Bridgetown Manjimup Ladies of the Red Cross

Vermin Board Notes Progress and Public Works Meeting

The Upper Blackwood Road Health and Vermin Board met September 11 in Boyup Brook. Topics included post war housing planning delays, road outlet work, sewerage and water scheme updates, calls for a full time vermin inspector, and arrangements for repairs to roads and bridges. The board approved payments, discussed mail service petitions, fire control cooperation, and paid respects to the late L Treasure.

Upper Blackwood Road Matthews Dr. Stenning Hack D. Halligan C. T. Jennings Gibbs Wefir Easton’s Perth Mr. Hack Halligan G. Miles TH. Chapman Donnybrook Miles Chapman Moore Road Board Stenning

Fourth Liberty Loan badges to identify subscribers

The Fourth Liberty Loan opens October 5 and closes November 1 with badges for all subscribers. A lapel badge showing a blue airforce background and symbols will distinguish subscribers from non-subscribers, issued where subscriptions are received including banks and offices.

Mearch Liberty Laain Paneth Liberty Loan Airforce Tomy Symbel Pod Fisnre 4 Jetter L Liberty Loan Symbel Joan Campalens Carntda Australia Funiks War Lawns Tesen Taver Liberty Tewansai Thomwealth Wanfield

Red Cross Depot Notes and Local Meeting Report

The Red Cross lists leaflets for prisoners of war and civilian messages to Japan, including parcels guidance and next of kin information. A mid month meeting on September 14, with Bridgetown Club tea on September 19, raised funds and thanks are extended to the Thursday workers and contributors.

Japan Red Cross Ion Aid Ito

Upper Blackwood Queen Carnival figures released

The latest figures for the Tipper Blackwood Queen Carnival list Flux Queen at 17 765 Mayanup Queen at 14 004 Dinninup Queen at 12 000 Kulikup Queen at 10 380 and Boyup Brook Queen at 10 000.

The Battle Over Truth and the Ten Commandments Discussed

A religious tract argues the truth lies in God's word and Jesus Christ and asserts the Ten Commandments remain binding today. It quotes Bible verses, cites church figures, and urges Christians to align with this permanent law amid modern disputes.

Pilate Christ Jesus Christ God Jesus Heaven Luke LO Paul John Tim John Wesley Scottt Cread Atke Ware Pen Corman

Community notice on press cooperation for timely local news

Copy should reach the printer as early as possible with a latest by Thursday 19 am. If not received, publication may be deferred. Clubs should appoint a press correspondent to ensure regular reports. Social notes weddings and other functions welcome. Readers are urged to assist with local news. Cooperation is essential.

Bridgetown Office Press Note from United Press Ltd

A brief publication note states that printing is by J. A. Eddy for United Press Ltd at their office on Steere Street in Bridgetown.

J. A. Eddy The United Press Ltd Steere Street Bridgetown

The Foreman Went to France shines for British studios

A British production from Ealing Studios, The Foreman Went to France follows Melbourne Johns the English foreman who travels to France during Dunkirk to recover secret machinery. Stars Clifford Evans Tommy Trinder and Constance Cummings headline with Michael Balcon producing in a wartime action showcase at Boyou Pictures. Also on bill Invisible Agent stars Lena Massey and Jon Hall in a wartime version of the Invisible Man.

France Ealing Studios Ealing Melbourne Johns Dunkirk Clifford Evans Tommy Trinder Constance Cummings Michael Balcon Foreman Boyou Pictures E. G. Wells Lena Massey Jon Hall

Postal Rates and Fees for Letters and Parcels

Postal information lists charges per ounce for letters and cards, express services, and parcels within the Commonwealth and overseas. Rates cover ordinary postage, late fees, air mail, and weights up to several pounds with tiered increments and regional differences.

G.P.O P.O Commonwealth

The Steady Subscriber Poem of Advance Payment

A playful poem praising the steady subscriber who pays in advance and supports the newspaper. The verse extols the reader who covers annual costs, bringing cheer to the office and collective gratitude, noting the subscribers’ financial reliability and positive impact on readership.

Scrap Aluminium Urgently Needed for Munitions

Scrap aluminium is urgently required for munitions. Send your scrap to the Local Depot for immediate processing and use.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gay War Loan Sena M-G-M Santa Monica Hattie Carnegie New “York Issell Norma Shearer Joan Crawford Brentwood Wiley Padan For All Nelson Printing Works Pemberton Notes Mr Mack Nannip Full Gospel Church Hockey Upper Blackwood Rd Board G. B. Mitchell Bourg A. M. Wood Moore and Tuckey Gridgetown Messrs. Gibbs Liberty Red UPPER Blackwood M. Grohmund British Studios British Empire New Hebrides Banks and Torres Islands New Zealand Fiji RING Ont Nla.gov
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